Post by Maolsheachlann on Dec 9, 2018 17:30:17 GMT
Sometimes you hear people say that, if you think your country should admit refugees and immigrants, you should be willing to let them into your own home or else you are a hypocrite.
Opponents of abortion are often told that they are pro-birth rather than pro-life if they are not willing to take care of the babies who are not aborted, or to personally contribute to their care.
One often sees the slogan: "Be the change you would like to see in the world." It's often attributed to Gandhi but I don't think he actually said it.
Are these fair criticisms? Is it really possible to "be the change you want to see in the world" in every case or even most cases?
It seems to me that, in a democracy (or even in any other system), it's legitimate to think people should have opinions on what collective actions should be taken and how collective resources should be spent. Not everything can be tackled on an individual level.
Interestingly, one rarely hears the argument that one shouldn't complain about homelessness unless one is willing to put up a homeless person in your house.
Opponents of abortion are often told that they are pro-birth rather than pro-life if they are not willing to take care of the babies who are not aborted, or to personally contribute to their care.
One often sees the slogan: "Be the change you would like to see in the world." It's often attributed to Gandhi but I don't think he actually said it.
Are these fair criticisms? Is it really possible to "be the change you want to see in the world" in every case or even most cases?
It seems to me that, in a democracy (or even in any other system), it's legitimate to think people should have opinions on what collective actions should be taken and how collective resources should be spent. Not everything can be tackled on an individual level.
Interestingly, one rarely hears the argument that one shouldn't complain about homelessness unless one is willing to put up a homeless person in your house.
